We understand today's issues regarding better health and well-being, and we offer you the benefit of our personal, technical & professional experience through the various products we provide. This brief overview is designed as an introduction to the historical benefits of common herbs and plants which are used to produce Herbal Slimone-X Alternative Weight Loss Capsules.

has historically been used for nutritional support of all bodily systems. This herb helps build new tissue and restore function, and has also been used effectively to treat many conditions of the reproductive system. Saw Palmetto berries are an old American tonic, dating at least as far back as the Maya. John Lloyd, a famous American medicinal botanist, observed that animals fed on these berries grew sleek and strong. Many settlers fed Saw Palmetto to their stock with the same remarkable results. Soon, medical researchers had verified the claims. Many articles were published documenting Saw Palmetto berry's effects on general weight, general health & disposition, tranquilization and reproductive health. Its inclusion in this formulation is for the nutritive and chemical support that Saw Palmetto berries provide in conditions such as obesity, diabetes and other ailments of the glands & organs.

GARSINIA (CITRIN) has been used historically in India in the treatment of edema, delayed menstruation, constipation and intestinal parasites. This herb is currently used in the United States as a component of many weight loss formulas. Garcinia supports the slowdown of the enzyme process that is responsible for producing fat within the body's cells. As a result, the process of thermogenesis is accelerated.

GINKGO is one of the oldest living tree species, dating back over 300 million years, and individual trees can live for over 1,000 years. In China, extracts of the fruit and leaves of the ginkgo tree have been used for over 5,000 years to treat lung ailments such as asthma and bronchitis, and also as a remedy for various cardiovascular diseases. Recently, western researchers have been studying Ginkgo biloba as a treatment for senility, hardening of the arteries, and as a treatment for oxygen deprivation. Ginkgo increases the body's production of the universal energy molecule adenosine triphosphate, commonly called ATP. This activity has been shown to boost the brains energy metabolism of glucose, thus acting as a catalyst for weight reduction processes. Scientists have also shown that Ginkgo contains an abundance of useful compounds, including the antioxidants Vitamin C and carotenoids, but it is the flavonoid compounds collectively known as "ginkgolides" that are the most remarkable. The Ginkgo flavonoids act specifically to dilate the smallest segment of the circulatory system, the micro-capillaries, which has a widespread affect on the body's organs, especially the brain. Researchers have also reported that Ginkgo extracts effectively increase blood circulation and increase oxygen levels in brain tissues. Ginkgo is a powerful antioxidant that prevents platelet aggregation inside arterial walls, keeping them flexible and decreasing the formation of arteriosclerositic plaque.

CAYENNE is primarily a catalyst in the blood purification process. Cayenne supports positive effects on circulation, the heart, the stomach, and all other systems of the body. But it is not usually thought of as a tonic. Cayenne is generally considered a carminative (expelling gas from the stomach & intestines) and a stimulant. The stimulant property, however, is so prevalent that increased tonus of nerves & glands is a major end result of its action. It stimulates the vital organs to greater activity levels, and promotes cardiovascular efficiency, while lowering overall blood pressure. Additionally, Cayenne acts directly as a diaphoretic, stimulating excretion of wastes in the sweat. By increasing the circulation of blood to peripheral tissues, Cayenne helps ensure that nutrients (including those obtained from this and other herbal preparations) are effectively delivered to inflamed and infected areas. Cayenne also helps regulate cholesterol and lipid levels.

GOTU KOLA, according to Asian and European practice, is an excellent blood purifier, glandular tonic and diuretic. Gotu kola has been hostorically used for diseases of the skin, blood and nervous system. Gotu kola, being a excellent neural tonic, slowly builds mental stamina and neural health. In addition, Gotu kola has been used as a treatment for nervous breakdown. Gotu kola contains 'asiaticoside' which has been used routinely in the Far East to treat leprosy and tuberculosis. The people of India have used this plant specifically to improve memory and longevity. Unlike the pronounced, quick-acting anti-fatigue properties of Capsicum, the combination of Ginseng and Gotu kola have been found to gradually support increases in overall energy, thus increasing the body's metabolic rate. Gotu kola contains no caffeine at all, and is not related whatsoever to the Kola nut (a standard source of caffeine in today's world).

HAWTHORNE BERRY provides support to offset the increased demands made on the heart by the condition of being overweight. Hawthorne also helps recondition and tone-up the heart muscles while assisting in the reduction of body weight, especially if the weight reduction plan includes some form of routine exercise (as it should). It is very important that the heart be able to supply sufficient oxygen to the tissues in order to maintain good health. Hawthorne berries support an oxygen-saving effect on the heart muscle. Hawthorne also exhibits a very strong vasodilatory action, and it lowers peripheral resistance to blood flow. After several hours of food abstinence, this herb produces a significant decrease in free fatty acids and in lactic acid within the body. These findings indicate that Hawthorne has an anabolic (building up) effect on the metabolic process, and may also help to reduce coronary stress induced by being overweight.

BORON PROTENATE is a necessary ultra-trace mineral to build healthy bones and cell membranes, and is considered absolutely critical for normal cell function as well as certain enzyme reactions.

L-CARNITINE is a supplement which supports normal human growth and development. It is believed to help the body protect itself against diseases of the liver, kidneys, muscles, and cardiovascular system. L-Carnitine has also shown some promising effects for support of treating diabetes, and there is also evidence that L-carnitine helps build muscle tissue. It is provided in this formulation because of its ability to suuport reduced feelings of weakness and hunger.

ST. JOHN'S WORT, also known as Goatweed, Hypericum and Klamath Wee, belongs to a group of about two hundred herbs of the family Hypericaceae. This aromatic perennial herb is found throughout Europe and the United States, producing golden yellow flowers that seem particularly abundant on June 24, the traditional birthday of John the Baptist. Ergo the name in honor of St. John. St. John's Wort was popular with ancient medical authorities and was commonly recommended as a folk remedy for the treatment of infectious diseases such as colds, syphilis, tuberculosis, dysentery, whooping cough and worms. St. John's Wort has also been used as a folk remedy for the treatment of depression, anxiety, mania, hypochondria, fatigue, hysteria and insomnia. Over time, with the advent of modern pharmaceutical science, St. John's Wort was nearly forgotten as a medicinal herb. Only recently has St. John's Wort gained a new reputation, particularly in Europe, as an effective nerve tonic in the support of treatment of anxiety, depression, and unrest.

KELP is one of the best weight-reduction support plants available. Iodine in Kelp supports a healthy thyroid, thereby reducing one major possible contributor of obesity. Additionally, the trace mineral content of Kelp is among the highest of any known single natural source. Cultural studies relating to the result of diet including kelp have determined a link to a lower breast cancer rate; less obesity, heart disease, rheumatism, arthritis; lower blood pressure; less thyroid disease; less constipation and gastro-intestinal ailments and less infectious disease. Kelp provides nutritional support to the nervous system and heart in the form of vitamins, minerals and cell salts. Kelp can support increases the body's ability to burn off fat through exercise. Thus, stamina is boosted, allowing cells to consume energy more efficiently. Kelp also supports lower blood cholesterol levels.

GINSENG plays the central role in a good deal of Chinese mythology, medicine, commerce and trade. For Western man, the economic value of Ginseng outweighed its medicinal value until the past 15 years or so, during which time extensive research on the plant has grown explosively, and has tended to verify and extend the various medicinal claims. Ginseng has been found to protect the body & nervous system from stress, stimulate & increase metabolic function, increase physical & mental efficiency, lower blood pressure & glucose levels when they are high, and raise them (blood pressure & glucose levels) when they are low, increase gastrointestinal movement & tone, increase iron metabolism, and cause changes in nucleic acid (RNA) biosynthesis. Ginseng has also been found to stimulate the central nervous system in small amounts, and depress the central nervous system in large doses.

SIDA CORDIFOLIA has been used in India for over 2,000 years to support treatments for bronchial asthma cold & flu, chills, lack of perspiration, headache, nasal congestion, aching joints and bones, cough & wheezing, and edema. In Western terms, Sida cordifolia is considered to have diaphoretic, diuretic, central nervous system stimulating and anti-asthmatic activity. The stem of this plant contains a number of active compounds, including small amounts of an essential oil, and most important, 1-2% alkaloids composed mainly of ephedrine and pseudoephedrine, with ephedrine ranging from 30-90%, depending on the source. The effects of ephedra are generally attributed to the alkaloid “ephedrine” which produces central nervous system (CNS) stimulation, peripheral vasoconstriction, elevation of blood pressure, bronchodilation, cardiac stimulation, and a decrease of intestinal tone & motility, among other effects. According to Dr. Albert Leung in his second edition of “Encyclopedia of Common Natural Ingredients Used in Foods, Drugs, and Cosmetics” (John Wiley & Sons, 1995), the central stimulant action of ephedrine appears to be mediated by '1-adrenoceptors', and not by 'dopamine receptors'. He also notes that pseudoephedrine has similar activities as ephedrine, except that its hypertensive and central nervous system effects are weaker. Mark Blumenthal, editor of HerbalGram and executive director of the American Botanical Council, has stated that he has used the stems & twigs of this Chinese herb as a cold remedy for 20 years. He points out that the effects of ephedrine, a stimulant alkaloid, should not be confused with those of the whole herb itself. This is a good example of how the effects of a whole herb, and its isolated constituents, must be considered separately. One should not confuse ephedrine and pseudoephedrine with ephedra, just like one shouldn't confuse pure caffeine with coffee.

CHROMIUM PICOLINATE is a trivalent Chromium, patented by the United States Department of Agriculture. Clinical studies have established that chromium picolinate has an insulin stimulating and binding action. This action has produced a 44% differential lean muscle mass gain over placebo groups, and at the same time body fat was decreased 23% (versus 7% for the placebo group). This ingredient is frequently used in many over-the-counter (OTC) weight loss preparations.